Systems Engineer - GMD Weapons Systems; GWS

Position: Systems Engineer - GMD Weapons Systems (GWS)
Description:

What We're Doing

Become a part of something IMPACT-ful! Ground Missile Defense (GMD) is the heart of the Missile Defense System and a key element of our nation's defense against ballistic missile attacks.

The GMD Weapon System (GWS) processes data from multiple sensors to identify and characterize the inbound ballistic missile threat, plans the best defensive solution, and launches the intercepting missiles to negate the threat.

The Work

This position is for a Systems Engineer to support the IFICS Data Terminal (IDT) product team on the Ground Based Mid-course Defense (GMD) Weapon System (GWS) program. The candidate should have experience taking on progressively challenging responsibilities, demonstrating initiative, and driving innovative solutions. They should be recognized as a self-starter with a proven ability to lead teams, learn quickly, and deliver results in dynamic environments.

In this role the candidate will perform Systems Engineering functions such as requirements decomposition, system design, system integration & test, hardware fault analysis, hardware design (mechanical and electrical), hardware interfaces (mechanical and electrical), testing, and hardware to software interface definition as part of the IDT product team. This team follows an Agile framework using Jira and Confluence to manage their backlog and document progress.

The GWS system provides missile defense capabilities that protects and defends the United States of America.

This is not a telework/remote position.

Who We Are

Lockheed Martin is a global aerospace, defense, and security company dedicated to advancing scientific discovery and harnessing innovation to make the world a safer place. Our RMS business in Huntsville AL is a hub of talented engineers, scientists, and professionals committed to shaping the future of defense technology. We value collaboration, excellence, and integrity in everything we do. As a part of our team, you will work alongside like-minded individuals dedicated to pushing the boundaries of what's possible.

Why Join Us

Your Health, Your Wealth, Your Life

Our flexible schedules, competitive pay and comprehensive benefits enable you to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work.

Learn more about Lockheed Martin's comprehensive benefits package here!

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Basic Qualifications:

5 Years with Bachelors in Science; 3 Years with Masters

* Must have a background in hardware to include experience with hardware to software interfaces, hardware design (mechanical and electrical), hardware interfaces (mechanical and electrical), testing, and hardware faults

* Perform technical planning, system integration, verification and validation, cost and risk, and supportability and effectiveness analysis f total systems.

* Ensure the logical and systematic conversion of customer or product requirements into total systems solutions that acknowledge technical, schedule, and cost constraints.

* Perform functional analysis, timeline analysis, detail trade studies, requirements allocation and interface definition studies to translate customer requirements into hardware and software specifications.

* Prior experience using DOORS

* Familiar with Agile terminology and best practices

* Familiar with Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) and Cameo

* Applicants must be able to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Government security clearance at the DoD secret level; and a minimum of an interim secret clearance will be required to start.

Desired

Skills:

* Prior experience working on Missile Defense programs

* Prior experience working with MIL-STD-810 and performing Environmental Qualification Testing (EQT)

* Prior experience working with Active Electronically Scanned Arrays (AESA)

* Prior experience working, designing, and/or developing with Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) per MIL-STD-461 and Electromagnetic Environmental Effects (E3) per MIL-STD-464

* Prior experience working, designing, and/or developing with High-Altitude electromagnetic Pulse (HEMP) per MIL-STD-188-125-1 and MIL-STD-188-125-2

* Prior experience working, designing, and/or developing with Environmental Stress Screening (ESS) per MIL-HDBK-344

* Strategic Planning & Execution

* Initiative & Process Improvement

* Cross-Functional Collaboration

* Effective Communication & Stakeholder Management

* Team Leadership & Mentorship

* Taking ownership of high-stakes or challenging tasks.

* Transitioning into new roles with expanded responsibilities.

* Driving initiatives that align with company goals or mission.

Security Clearance Statement:
This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.

Clearance Level: Secret

Other Important Information You Should Know

Expression of Interest:
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